A market in Thailand (Source: bangkok.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that relevant agencies have solutions to several issues at the Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of famous bazaars in Thailand, and expressed its confidence that the market will continue to attract both Thai and foreign visitors under its management. Vendors at the Chatuchak Weekend Market previously petitioned the government to solve the problem of higher rental fees. The BMA has been assigned to manage the market, under the guidance of the steering committee on national security, poverty reduction, and environment chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan. Bangkok Governor Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang said that the BMA has improved the market’s landscape to attract visitors. He said the monthly rental fees for each booth space have also been reduced from 3,157 THB to 1,800 THB. Currently, there are more than 9,000 booths … [Read more...] about Famous bazaar in Thailand continues attracting visitors
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Pig races in the delta top tourist attraction
Viet Nam News by Ngọc Diệp CẦN THƠ — Have you ever attended a pig race like the one held regularly in Cần Thơ City? If not, you should visit the Mỹ Khánh Tourism Village in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city. About 10 km from the city centre, the famous eco-tourism village covers an area of over 35ha in Phong Điền District’s Mỹ Khánh Commune. The pig race is held three times a day, and four times on Sunday and public holidays. The racecourse includes five tracks of 40 metres long and is separated with steel barriers. Each race involves five pigs and lasts 10-12 seconds on average. The rule is simple: the first pig that reaches the finish line is the winner. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Giàu, a pig trainer in the village, said that pigs aged from two months were selected and trained for racing for about two weeks before joining the races. They thrive on routine and race for about … [Read more...] about Pig races in the delta top tourist attraction
Pictures of Thai tourist attractions showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
A photo being showcased at the exhibition (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is putting beautiful pictures of tourist attractions in Thailand on display for visitors to admire. A total of 124 pictures of famous and lesser-known attractions in Thailand are being showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a contemporary arts center known for its burgeoning art scene and a wide range of contemporary art, design, music, theatre, and film. The 124 pictures were among the best entries of the “Amazing Thailand” photo contest organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand. Thirteen of them won awards from Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. There were more than 10,000 entries in the competition. The thirteen winning photos will be featured on the TAT’s 2019 calendars to be given out to Thai and foreign tourists. The photo exhibition will come to an … [Read more...] about Pictures of Thai tourist attractions showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Thailand to upgrade Tham Luang cave as world-class tourist attraction
Rescuers worked on a plan to extract 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside the Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Chiang Rai province, Thailand, in summer 2018. (Photo: thenews.com.pk) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Thai Government plans to upgrade Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Non Park as a national park and world-class tourism attraction, with plans to construct a museum telling a story of the memorable rescue mission. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Surasak Karnjanarat said the cabinet has appointed his agency to look after the development project for Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Nong area in Chiang Rai into a major tourism attraction, by working closely with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Interior. Following the successful rescue mission of the Wild Boar soccer players, the area has received some 4,000 visitors per day, requiring the upgrade to facilities and safety features to better serve more people. … [Read more...] about Thailand to upgrade Tham Luang cave as world-class tourist attraction
Jetstar increases flights between Vietnam-Thailand ahead of summer
The additional service will be offered from May 20 to August 31. Tickets will be sold from VND 200,000 per leg, excluding taxes and fees, on website www.jetstar.com and at ticket agents nationwide. Photo: abay.vn This is followed the carrier’s operations on the Hanoi – Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh province) air route with five flights per week, as part of the its plan to add more flights to local famous tourist attractions in summer holiday. Summer is always a busy time for the aviation sector. Increasing flight frequency between the southern hub and Bangkok not only bolsters travel between Vietnam and Thailand but also creates a flight network among Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. Jetstar Pacific is offering services to all popular destinations in the country and operating flights to Singapore, Bangkok, Osaka (Japan), Taipei, Hong Kong and Guangzhou (China). Connecting with Jetstar Group’s network, Jetstar Pacific’s service has been reached 180 … [Read more...] about Jetstar increases flights between Vietnam-Thailand ahead of summer